Science in the News

First Images from the James Webb Space TelescopeThe dawn of a new era in astronomy has begun as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency).

See some of the most intriguing photos from NASA’s Perseverance rover so farSix months ago, Perseverance landed on the Red Planet. Here’s what the rover has been observing.

NASA Invites Public to Share Excitement of the Artemis I MissionThe public is invited to take part in virtual activities and events ahead of launch of the historic Artemis I mission.

Brain scientists unveil wiring diagram containing 200,000 cells and nearly half billion connections in tiny piece of a mouse's brain

These wasp nests give off one of the most powerful green glows in the animal kingdomScientists can only speculate as to why the animals evolved such bright cocoons

Earthquake swarm rocks the ground at Hawaii's Kilauea volcanoThe chances of an eruption are low, however.

Explainer: Virus variants and strainsWhen viruses become more infectious or better able to survive the body’s immune system, they become a type of variant known as a strain.

Greece’s Santorini volcano erupts more when the sea level dropsData showing this association go back at least 360,000 years.

Explainer: Ions and radicals in our worldWhen atoms get an electric charge, they act very differently. Now called ions, these are behind many aspects of chemistry, including acids and batteries.

Martian 'blueberries' may hold signs of ancient water, new study suggestsThese tiny stones could hold the ultimate evidence of Mars' watery past.

Rogue black holes could be wandering at the edges of the Milky WayA new simulation predicts that the lost giants were dislodged by gigantic collisions and have wandered the outskirts of galaxies ever since.

Venus and a newly discovered comet will cross paths in December. Will sparks fly?If a meteor shower falls on Venus and no one sees it, does it still make a flash?

How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.

Space Lettuce Is Out of This World GoodLettuce has key nutrients that give both astronauts and Earth-dwellers alike a physical and psychological boost. And the lettuce grown in space is no less nutritious than the Earth-bound variety.

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